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Chocolate Lava Cake

Ready in 25 minutes
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
4
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

  • 125 ml unsalted butter, plus more for greasing ramekins
  • 15 ml unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • 175 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 125 ml icing sugar
  • 50 ml all-purpose flour
  • 1 ml salt

Optional

  • vanilla ice cream
  • sprinkles
These decadent and rich Chocolate Lava Cakes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Their warm, molten centres make for a melt-in-your mouth experience that will surely impress any guest. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a beautiful contrast in temperatures.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease four ¾ cup (175 mL) ramekins with butter; dust with cocoa powder. Set aside.

In a large heatproof bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Set bowl over a large saucepan of gently simmering (not boiling) water. Cook stirring until melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove heatproof bowl from large pot and allow to cool, 2 to 3 minutes.

Whisk in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, into chocolate mixture, until incorporated. Add icing sugar, flour and salt; mix gently, until smooth.

Spoon batter evenly among prepared ramekins. Place on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of desserts are firm and slightly cracked, but centre is still soft and spongy to a gentle touch.

Remove from oven, allow to cool 3 to 5 minutes. Gently loosen edges with a knife and invert onto individual serving plates. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles, if desired.

Tips
  • How do I make the center very runny?
Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    565 Calories
  • Total Fat
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    24 g
  • Sodium
    11 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    49 g
  • Fibre
    3 g
  • Protein
    8 g

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